Alex Silang
Mass deportations: will it affect rental markets?
30 January 2025 | 62 replies
More possible is reducing immigration to a net zero or negative number over time, which would have essentially the same effect as mass deportation but over a longer, controlled timeline.
Darron Pierson
Jerryll Noorden's system
28 December 2024 | 26 replies
Credibility Package - $7,800 reduced to $5,800 if you sign up right away. 2 to 3-month payment plans available.
Jeffery Jones
Section 8 properties
8 January 2025 | 11 replies
Organizational Delays: Section 8 offices are often overworked and understaffed, leading to slow processing times for new tenants, delayed rent increase approvals, and poor responsiveness.Benefits of Section 8:1.Long-Term Tenants: When you get a good tenant, they usually stay for a long time because of the tedious process required to qualify for Section 8 housing.2.Consistent Income: If Section 8 covers most or all of the rent, you typically receive reliable monthly payments, reducing the risk of non-payment (as long as there isn’t a large tenant portion).3.Lower Barrier to Entry: Because properties in these areas are often more affordable, it’s a good way for new investors to break into real estate without needing a large amount of capital.Overall, I’ve seen the good and the bad of this strategy.
Rene Hosman
How much time do you spend prepping for taxes?
14 January 2025 | 28 replies
But even if you’re not using Baselane, any tool that integrates with your bank and helps automate categorization can drastically reduce year-end headaches.
Jacob Hrip
Best financing options for a first time investor?
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
Private funding from a relative may provide flexible terms and reduced financial risk, but formal agreements are necessary, and interest paid is deductible for you but taxable for them.Traditional investment property loans offer stability and tax benefits like deductible interest and property taxes but require larger down payments.
Shayan Sameer
Fix n Flip 70% rule
3 January 2025 | 45 replies
High probability that you’ll uncover an oh-$**** issue that will reduce or eliminate your projected profit.
Hamidou Keita
Seeking Advice on House Hacking Strategy: Buying Single-Family Home to Build Duplex i
5 January 2025 | 24 replies
It’s still a worthy strategy to force cash flow that’s rare to find in SoCal, especially if you can reduce the cost of construction by doing a conversion/using an ADU grant or even buying a property with an existing ADU In general, even if the ADU valuation matches your cost including grants, they are usually not worth it in southern CA in single family zones.
Jorge Abreu
📉Lowering Expenses and Increasing Efficiency
28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Implementing water-saving initiatives is a smart way to reduce utility costs.
Dwayne Rowe
Accessing equity from multiple properties
31 December 2024 | 11 replies
They based their loan on ALL of the properties, if you reduce their collateral value, you worsen the position that they did the underwriting on.
Julio Gonzalez
Cost Segregation FAQ
31 December 2024 | 3 replies
By accelerating your depreciation schedules, you reduce your taxable income which in turn increases your operating cash flow.